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Experts Warn Citrus Tree Owners of Disease Play Video
February 20, 2019 4:52 PM
WESLACO – Citrus industry experts are advising residents with citrus trees on their property to monitor them for potential pests and disease. The disease is spread by an insect called the Asian Citrus Psyllid. The disease feeds on the stems and leaves of trees and infects them with... more » -
Employee Concerned Over Fallen Tree on Electrical Line Near Business Play Video
January 28, 2019 7:08 PM
BROWNSVILLE – Strong winds continue being a problem for an electric fixture supply store. Francisco Amador works at the supply store, where he says a tree fell on an electric line. Amador’s boss told him he called the city a week ago. "I thought the city or... more » -
Citrus Industry Working through Busy Season Play Video
January 15, 2019 2:50 PM
MISSION – The citrus industry is in the middle of a busy season. Oranges and grapefruits that are picked off of Rio Grande Valley tress have a process before getting to consumers. "Over the Christmas holidays, we worked 93 days straight. We were off on New Year's Eve,... more » -
Strong Winds Uproot Massive Tree in Combes Play Video
December 14, 2018 9:14 PM
COMBES – The strong winds have uprooted a massive dried-up tree. Rudy Ruiz was shocked to find the tree had fallen over just outside his home. “I just thank that nobody got hurt, right? That's what counts. Things can get replaced,” said Ruiz. The tree landed inches... more » -
Checking Up on Holiday Cheer: 1 Year Later Play Video
January 2, 2018 12:21 PM
WESLACO – It’s a tale of two stories CHANNEL 5 NEWS has brought you before. One involves a tree and the other, a small cross. You’ve probably seen a green giant on the south side of Expressway 83 near Ware Road in McAllen. You might remember last year, we placed... more »